Contents
- Descriptive Summary
- Biographical/Historical note
- Scope and Contents note
- Related Archival Materials note
- Processing Information note
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Joseph W. Rollins, Jr. papers
Descriptive Summary
- Title
- Joseph W. Rollins, Jr. papers
- Identifier
- BMRC.HARSH.ROLLINS_JR
- Repository
- Chicago Public Library, Vivian G. Harsh Research Collection, Woodson Regional library
- Language
- English
- Size
- 53.0 Linear feet
- Dates
- 1930-2004
- Creator
- Rollins, Joseph W., Jr.
Biographical/Historical note
Joseph Rollins, Jr., son of Hall Branch librarian Charlemae Rollins, grew up in “the Rosenwald,” attended DuSable High School, and served in World War II. In the 1960s he became an executive in the Federal government’s Office of Economic Opportunity. He was later in a leading position at Arthur Anderson, Inc. After the death of his mother in 1979, Rollins dedicated himself to documenting and perpetuating her legacy.
Scope and Contents note
Rollins' papers include photographs and memorabilia from Bronzeville and from World War II, correspondence and clipping files from his work at OEO and Arthur Anderson, and extensive files on celebrations and conferences on the work of Charlemae Rollins.
Processing Information note
This collection was surveyed as part of the Black Metropolis Research Consortium's Survey Initiative on 2010 July 21 by Lisa Calahan and Andrew Steadham.